BRITNEY SPEARS - SPEARS WORLD TOUR JUST WEEKS AWAY?

Troubled pop star BRITNEY SPEARS is planning a world tour - just weeks after she was hospitalised for psychiatric evaluation, according to reports. Spears was discharged last week (06Feb08) after a seven-day stay at Los Angeles UCLA Medical Centre, following a troubled and headline-grabbing start to the year (08). And the Toxic singer is keen to quickly turn her life around, starting with a series of gigs around the globe to promote her latest album Blackout - and kickstart her music career. An insider tells the New York Post, "Britney will be leaving the country in the next few weeks, after training in privacy for a month. She is planning a global tour."

Source: http://www.contactmusic.com/

Below is what someone left as a comment on one of Perez's posts. Not sure where they are getting this info from, but I thought I would pass it along. They listed her tour dates, but I am not sure where they got this info.

http://perezhilton.com/2008-02-17-bonding-time

Did anyone hear about the world tour that Britney is going on to promote her album!!! It was just announced!!!!
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Scheduled tour Dates:

5/14-Los Angeles,California-Staples Center5-17-Minneapolis,Minnesota-Target Center5/22-Atlanta,Georiga-Phillips Arena5/23-Miami,Florida-American Airlines Arena5/25-New Orleans,Louisianna-Super Dome5/27-Nashville,Tennessee-Sommet Center(Formerly Nashville Arena)5/28-Louisville,Kentucky-Cardinal Stadium5/30-Baltimore,Maryland-Merriwether Post Pavillion6/3-San Antonio,Texas-Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre6/6-Las Vegas,Nevada-Mandalay Bay Arena6/11-London,England-O2 Arena6/12-London,England-O2 Arena6/15-Dublin,Ireland-Point Arena6/17-Shanghai,China-Shanghai Arena6/21-Hong Kong,Asia-World Arena6/23-Bangkok,Thailand-Impact Arena7/12-San Diego,California-San Diego Sports Arena7/15-Holdelm,New Jersey-PNC Bank Arts Center7/16-Camden,New Jersey-Tweeter Center At The Waterfront7/17Atlantic City,New Jersey-Boardwalk Hall7/19-Albany,New York-Pepsi Arena7/20-Boston,Massachusetts-Fleet Center7/25-Tokyo,Japan-Tokyo Dome7/30-Phoenix,Arizona-American West Arena8/13-Orlando,Florida-TD Waterhouse Centre8/16-Mexico City,Mexico: Sol Forum, Azteca Stadium, Auditorium National.
More dates have yet to be announced.

What do think about that?

X17 Reporting that Eardley Talked to Brit Last Night

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Click here to read X17's article.

Sounds like X17 is still getting info from Sam, which makes me even more apprehensive about Jon Eardley. How else would X17 know exactly what Britney supposedly said to him? X17 says that they are exclusively reporting this. Why would a lawyer jump on the phone to tell a photo agency what Britney had said? Sounds fishy to me...

Jamie Spears escorted Britney Spears to the Social Restaurant - Lounge and Club in Hollywood. -Video

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Britney goes to club Social with her dad in Hollywood. Everybody looked shocked that she was with him but Brit Brit sure looked a lot better tonight.

Video Link:

http://www.hollywood.tv/blog/2008/02/17/Jamie_Spears_escorted_Britney_Spears_to_the_Social_Restaurant_Lounge_and_Club_in_Hollywood
Source: http://www.hollywood.tv/

Britney Spends Quiet Weekend with Father

Britney Spears marked a relatively quiet President's Day weekend, with her Saturday spent in the company of her father and her assistant Brett inside her Beverly Hills home. When his daughter did go out, Jamie Spears, who has been appointed a conservator in charge of Britney's well-being and her finances, accompanied her to dinner, with the two joining a small party at Citrus at Social Hollywood, on Sunset Boulevard. Outside chef Michel Richards's new restaurant, a photographer asked the pop star, 26, how she was doing. "Good," she replied gently.At dinner, "she seemed totally normal and level-headed, and everyone with her seemed calm," said a customer in the restaurant. "She was with a table of five people." When she left, she exited through a side door, and took a coffee cup with her. The occasion was a stark contrast to exactly a year ago, when a frenzied Spears went into a San Fernando Valley salon and shaved off her hair.
Dressed for DinnerOn Saturday, she wore a long chocolate-brown jersey dress with spaghetti straps, accessorized with silver jewelry including drop earrings, a necklace and a watch. The previous day, the singer spent time inside some West Hollywood boutiques, where she browsed rather than bought. The weekend also brought an invitation from her Beverly Hills neighbor, Heidi Klum – who said Spears could come live with her, husband Seal and their three children as a means to help get her life back on track.

• Reporting by PERNILLA CEDENHEIM, JENNIFER GARCIA and MARY MARGARET

Source: http://www.people.com/

Brit Takes Dad out to Dinner

Okay, even if you’re the coldest person on earth, these pictures should at least warm you up a little bit. For one thing, Britney’s looking much healthier than I’ve seen her in the last few weeks in these photos. Second, she’s going out to dinner with her papa. Yes, Ms. Britney took dad Jamie out to dinner at Social in Hollywood a couple of nights ago. Even though the two have had their rocky days, at least they’re trying their best to mend their relationship. Plus, it’s good to see that Brit’s dad stayed put to make sure she’s doing okay after her hospitalization. That has to make Britney feel loved, right? While mama Lynne is back home in Lousiana taking care of Jamie Lynn, daddy’s here in Los Angeles keeping an eye out on older sis. I’m telling you - there’s nothing like family.

Source: www.jfxonline.com

I think she looks super in these pics....What do you think?

Alli on her 13th minute...

If you want some sort of fame, forget trying to get into American Idol. Just somehow befriend or become Britney Spears’ assistant or driver, and you’re good to go. Case in point - Alli Sims. Why is she famous? Why am I blogging about her? And why are the paps following her? Well, because Alli is related to Ms. Brit. I think they’re cousins, right, or that’s what Alli’s claimed. And she’s pretty smart, this Alli. She knows that if her name’s thrown in somewhere in Brit’s headlines, at least she’ll get some press. Pretty clever, Ms. Sims. Enjoy your 13th minute and counting of fame as much as you can, coz’ it looks like Brit’s going to be putting together a new set of entourage.

Source: www.jfxonline.com

Heidi and Brit...BFF?

This is really very neighborly. People.com has a cool story about how Heidi Klum offered to house Britney Spears for a couple of months if the troubled pop star needed it. The German-born model/TV show host said she would help set Britney straight and that she felt bad seeing a young woman go through these troubles. I believe it, too - the setting Brit straight part. German mamas are tough (but fair) and they know how to take care of their kiddies. And besides, Heidi Klum has three little kids of her own - I think she’s probably very patient. Well, maybe Heidi and Seal can just start by double dating with Britney and Adnan. I think that would be nice. Brit needs some real friends around her. Give Heidi a call, Brit!

Source: http://www.jfxonline.com/

Alli Sims: Still Nothing Without Britney

It's minute 14.3 into Alli Sims' 15 minutes -- and she's almost a never-was wannabeen. The Brit hanger-on was leaving Orso last night, minus her former posse of Britney and Sam. The only interesting thing about her now is that "Blossom" hair.Alli does talk about speaking to Brit -- Pa Spears hasn't put the brakes on their relationship ... yet.

Source: www.tmz.com

Britney Parties with Papa

Since being placed under conservatorship, Britney hasn't made many appearances after dark, but she reappeared last night at Citrus at Social in Hollywood -- with her conserv-o-dad and security in tow. Brit Brit without Sam is starting to become a good look! The paps went crazazy for Brit -- resulting in one getting arrested! The recuperating mother of two looked better than she has lately, even if she is a little glassy-eyed. It even looked like you could run your fingers through her weave!

Source: http://www.tmz.com/

Which Supermodel Wants Brit to Move In?

Britney Spears looks less than thrilled, dare we say, kind of miserable, heading home from dinner with dad at Social Club last night. (I don't know about that, but OK.....)
And this is kind of how Brit's been looking recently, isn't it. Nothing seems to put a smile on her face. (Again, I've seen her smile in many pictures lately...)

But those days of melancholy may soon be over; a supermodel wants to save her!
We'll tell you which supermodel wants Brit to move in, after the jump.
It's Gisele!OK. It's totally not Gisele. (We're sure Gisele would've offered if she wasn't already busy saving someone else.)
It's Heidi! Really.

Yes, Heidi Klum, mother of three, wife of Seal, supermodel, etc. says she wants to help Brit. And she already has a plan!
"She can call me and come live in our house with us for a couple of months," she said in an interview with German broadcaster ARD to be aired Monday. "I would help her set her straight." "I am sorry when a young person gets thrown so off track," says our favorite supermodel turned TV host. "She has, of course, lived an extremely wild life."

Source: http://www.pagesix.com/

I like Heidi, but I don't think that's gonna happen...

Lawyer Claims Britney Held Hostage!!!

The lawyer who derailed the Britney Spears conservatorship case tells TMZ Britney herself called him and asked him to take the reins. The question: Will a judge be buyin' what he's sellin'?Attorney John Eardley filed papers in federal court last Thursday, alleging the California courts have railroaded Britney by imposing a conservatorship. Eardley tells us Britney called him, but he would not disclose the circumstances surrounding the alleged call or what she said. We do know that Michael Sands, who used to be the spokesperson for K-daddy's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, is now the mouthpiece for Eardley. And Sands also reps Sam Lutfi, who is now restrained from all things Britney.So, are Lutfi and Sands behind the whole magilla with Eardley? Smells like it.Eardley tells TMZ Britney didn't sign a retainer agreement because she is being "held hostage" in her own home. Ironically, a half hour before he told us this, we looked out our office windows and saw Britney driving through West Hollywood on a shopping spree.Just by filing the Federal papers, Eardley has paralyzed the California courts from issuing more orders in the conservatorship case unless and until the Federal judge tells Eardley to take a hike.

Source: http://www.tmz.com/

I'm not sure about this Eardley guy.....What do you think? Sounds like maybe Sam is behind his motives.

Bonding Time

Britney Spears got all dressed up on Saturday night for a lovely meal with her dad, Jamie, at the new restaurant at Social Hollywood.
We love seeing Brit Brit spend time with her father. And it is nice seeing her well protected by her large security team.
Spears seems different, in a good way. We genuinely hope she's keeping up with therapy and treatment. It is essential! ESSENTIAL.

Source: http://www.perezhilton.com/

She looks good, Don't you think......

Top 24 Idol Once Dated Britney

I found this out before Robbie Carrico even appeared for his very first audition. I was a little surprised they didn't say anything about it on American Idol. Just give it time. I'm sure they will. I thought it was kinda funny when Ryan Seacrest acted like he had just found out about it the other day on ENews. He said something like, "Guess which Top 24 Idol has kept it a secret that he once dated Britney Spears?" I'm sure they have been keeping it under wraps so that it wouldn't give him an unfair advantage. MTV wrote an article about it shortly after American Idol began in January. When I saw Robbie's first audition, I told my sister that it was the guy whose band used to open for Britney and that he used to date Britney. She didn't believe me at first...

This is what tv.popcrunch.com had to say about it....

Remember former boy band member Robbie Carrico on last night’s “American Idol 7″ Miami audition show? Looks like he once dated Britney Spears.
Actually, Robbie Carrico was part of the Orlando group Boyz N Girlz United, known as “a boyband with girls” and briefly dated Britney Spears in 1999, when his group opened for Britney’s “Baby One More Time” tour.
Robbie Carrico’s relationship with Britney Spears was brief— the two split after just two months.
After Boyz and Girlz United split in 2000, Robbie Carrico went on to fron the rock band Missing Pickett. Robbie Carrico made it through to the Hollywood round on the American Idol Miami audition.

So, here's a then and now photo of Robbie. Let me know what you think of him and if he has what it takes to win. I'm a huge American Idol fan, by the way.....

The “Britney Law” being proposed in LA!

Well it really was only a matter of time before something had to be done about the paparazzi…
From HollyScoop
L.A. City Councilman Dennis P. Zine is proposing that a safety zone be set up to protect areas around celebrities, hospitals, traffic, businesses, and homes, and that all paparazzi get licenses. And if they cross the zone, their license gets revokes, and they lose the money they would have made on the photo.
He says, “The straw that broke the camel’s back is the $24,000 we spent to escort an L.A. City ambulance to the hospital. I’m not infringing upon the right to take a picture. I’m concerned about the impact they have on the general public.”
The new “Britney Law” will go to the committee by March 1.
I really hope they change the name of the law!!!

Source: http://www.danasdirt.com/

Britney Cries on Arnie’s Shoulder

According to the NY Daily News, Tuesday Sam Lutfi… Britney’s “manager” called up a senior publicist who once represented California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The reason, to discuss Britney Spears’ civil rights!
“Britney says her civil rights have been violated and she wants to talk to Arnold about it,” says a source with firsthand knowledge of the conversation.”She wants the governor to look into why she can’t get an attorney,” according to my mole. “He wanted Schwarzenegger to call him, and he said he’d hand Britney the phone,” laughs our ear-witness.
Can you believe this? I can’t. Well, because it’s Britney… I guess that yes, I can. Wow, I guess she’s not afraid to push her weight around. Isn’t there a 1-800 government phone number to call when you want to deal with filing a complaint? You know, at the entry level where clerks can throw out the looney ones?

Source: http://www.bestcelebgossip.com/

Rolling Stone Magazine Cover

Have you all read the new Rolling Stone article about Britney? I usually don't buy a lot of magazines because I've usually already read everything that they have to say online. But the new Rolling Stone issue with Britney titled "Britney Spears - Inside An American Tradegy" actually had a bunch of info I hadn't read before about Britney. I don't know if it's posted online anywhere, but if not, you may want to buy a copy. Tell me what you thought about it.......

Britney Jurisdiction to Move to Federal Court?

You ready for more Britney Spears drama? Like we had previously mentioned, some random lawyer in NYC filed legal paperwork asking the court to have Britney's conservatorship case be taken out of the L.A. County Superior Court. Well now the state court may have lost jurisdiction in the Britney conservatorship case. According to TMZ, "It's possible jurisdiction has shifted to the U.S. Federal District Court." Although the conservatorship order is still in effect, the Federal Court may have obtained jurisdiction and no further orders can be made or modified unless and until a Federal judge sends it back to the State.What all this means is beyond me. I decided law school was not my thing after I took the LSAT's. UPDATE: The Superior Court's Public Information Office has just released the following statement: "It is our view that all current orders in this matter remain in full force and effect."

Source: http://www.hollyscoop.com/

So, do you guys think the case will actually be moved to federal court? If so, will Daddy Spears remain in control?

Britney out and about shopping Friday afternoon.

New videos of Britney out and about Friday afternoon.....

http://www.hollywood.tv/video/185867-britney-spears-stops-by-starbucks-in-westwood.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUQbpVXkv_0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyGTSrQKyu8

Source: www.hollywood.tv

Bald Britney -- Seems Like Just Yesterday

This came from http://www.tmz.com/

Has it been a year already? Time flies in the life of an out-of-control popwreck -- and last year at this time, the biggest buzz involved hairless (on her head) Britney.Shaved Spears had just left a Caribbean rehab facility after a measly 24 hours inside -- revealing to the world that her public angst could be matched by no other celeb.What a year it's been, y'all.

Video at: http://www.tmz.com/2008/02/16/bald-britney-seems-like-just-yesterday/

Source: http://www.tmz.com/

So, Do you guys think Britney's life is taking a turn for the better in 2008??? Comment below!

Britney's Shopping Day: Browsing, Not Buying

Friday brought some relatively quiet time for Britney Spears, who spent the afternoon shopping in West Hollywood at the boutique of Monique Lhuillier – who designed Spears's wedding dresses – and the Fred Segal and the Betsey Johnson stores. At all three places she appeared to do more browsing than buying as the President's Day weekend was just beginning. On the domestic front, her family is caring for the pop star. Father Jamie Spears has been granted a co-conservatorship over his daughter's affairs, while brother Bryan is acting a co-trustee of his sister's revocable trust. (A Los Angeles County Superior Court commissioner placed Spears under a conservatorship at the beginning of this month. Such conservatorships are established when a court determines an individual cannot take care of herself or her affairs.) Mother Lynne Spears, who departed Los Angeles earlier this week, had been part of the attempted healing process, spending rare quality time with her daughter – cooking for and shopping with her. In terms of the calendar, Saturday marks an unusual anniversary: It's exactly a year since the pop star turned heads by shaving hers.

Source: www.people.com

Britney Shoplifting Rumor?

This story is still developing. Brit spent a relatively quiet day shopping yesterday, but there are “reports” today from X-17’s website that Brit may have done a little bit of the Bai Ling. Okay, that was a lame joke - the Bai Ling meant Brit did a bit of shoplifting. Geez. Anyway, here’s the scoop. She went to Fred Segal on Melrose Avenue wearing a leopard print top. She came out with a black top, which wasn’t paid for. That’s the story being told. We don’t have confirmation if this is true or not, but I just wanted to give y’all the info. We’ll definitely post any updates, so stay tuned.
Saturday, February 16th, 2008

Source: http://www.jfxonline.com/

Sam Being Investigated

Sam Being Investigated

Friday, February 15th, 2008


This is interesting news. TMZ.com is reporting tonight that Sam Lutfi is being investigated by the LAPD. There is an active investigation being conducted by the Major Crimes Division on whether or not Sam drugged Britney Spears. Claims made by Jamie and Lynne Spears that Sam used drugs to control their daughter were not made in vain, I guess. The LAPD was listening after all. Also, the restraining order filed by the Spears against Sam has not been served. Sam’s been very good about dodging being served, I guess, or the folks serving it totally suck at their job. Anyway, there will definitely be more updates on these stories in the next week or so, so stay tuned.
Friday, February 15th, 2008

Source: www.jfxonline.com

It's Britney ya'll!

It's Britney ya'll!
Your daily dose of Ms Spears coming atcha.Britney spent a sunny California day shopping on Melrose Avenue and Melrose Place in West Hollywood. She wore two different tops and kept the photographers busy keeping up with her. Gotta love that girl!And looking good too!Things are changing, and fast.
Posted By: finalpixx

Source: http://www.finalpixxceleb.com/

Are Sam's Intentions Good? Probably Not...

Sam Helping Britney Fight Back

By Natalie Finn and Ken Baker

Sam Lutfi may be trying to make a federal case out of Britney Spears' travails, but it doesn't appear he's been successful just yet.
A Los Angeles Superior Court spokesperson told E! News Friday that all of the orders pertaining to Jamie Spears' conservatorship over his daughter's affairs are still being handled in the local court, contrary to reports that the case has been transferred to federal jurisdiction.
And, contrary to the efforts of Britney's dearest-if-not-so-nearest to take it there.
Sources close to the situation confirm that Lutfi, who after two weeks has yet to be served with the restraining order Britney's family obtained against him Feb. 1, is behind the filing this week of a strongly worded petition seeking to move the troubled singer's custody and conservatorship cases from L.A. court to federal court.
"Sam is at war with Jamie. This is his first strike," a Spears insider said Friday, explaining that Lutfi feels Britney's rights were violated because court-appointed attorneys did not investigate the claims her family was making about her condition.
Lutfi's new publicist, Michael Sands, who insists that the case has been transferred, filed the petition this week on behalf of New York attorney Jon Eardley, who is listed in the paperwork as Britney's counsel.
"Ms. Spears has been denied the right to associate freely with friends. She has been denied the right to make or receive telephone calls. She has been denied the right to operate a motor vehicle…She has been denied the right to receive and send mail," the petition states.
"Additionally she has been denied the right to her finances. She is not allowed to access her money or credit cards."
"Britney has expressed that she doesn't want to be under the lock and control of her family," Sands said Friday. "She wants nothing to do with her father."
And the case now "resides" in federal court, due to a technicality, he added.
"Because the court's order appointing her father conservator until Mar. 10 wasn't signed until after the notice of removal was filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court...the order extending the conservatorship...is void and invalid," Sands rationalized.
But although Sands suggests that it's time for Jamie to back off, the Superior Court spokesperson maintained that they have received no request to turn over any materials related to the Spears' case to U.S. District Court.
Meanwhile, E!'s source says Britney spoke to Eardley before the petition was filed and is planning a new attack on her dad's conservator status.
Eardley is planning to present evidence showing Jamie is not qualified to oversee her affairs, even with the help of a coconservator, and will point to examples in his personal and professional history to prove he isn't capable of making decisions for his daughter, the source said.
"She has basically conveyed that she doesn't want to be in her family's control," Sands said.
Legal experts say, however, that because Britney was previously found unfit to hire her own counsel, it's unlikely that Eardley will be allowed to represent her, thereby making the petition to transfer the case invalid.
Eardley could not be reached directly for comment but, via Sands, he said, "I will try this case in court, not in the media."
On Thursday, L.A. Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz extended Jamie Spears' conservator status until at least Mar. 10, when the next hearing is scheduled, and named Britney's brother, Bryan Spears, and his attorney cotrustees of her SBJ Trust, which is used to pay for daily expenses and medical bills.
Britney's increased efforts to push her dad out of the picture come just as she seemed to be settling into a warmer relationship with mom Lynne, whom she hadn't seen for months before her blow-up with Lutfi last month that resulted in a mass migration of paparazzi, cops and, eventually, Britney's parents to her Beverly Hills home.
But the quality time will be on hold for awhile as Lynne heads back to their hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana, where 16-year-old daughter Jamie Lynn could probably use some guidance, as well.
"Lynne feels like Britney is in a much better place and on the right track," a family insider says. "She had to get home and take care of Jamie Lynn and other personal matters. She will be back soon."
(Originally published Feb. 15, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. PT)

Source: http://www.eonline.com/

Britney's Case Isn't Going Anywhere Yet

In the wake of papers being filed at the L.A. Superior Court yesterday in which lawyer Jon Eardley asked that Britney Spears' conservatorship and custody cases be moved to the Federal courts, the Superior Court's Public Information Office has released a statement that reads, "It is our view that all current orders in this matter remain in full force and effect."
Michael Sands, a publicist who has most recently been linked to Britney's former pal and manager, Sam Lutfi, told PageSix.com today that the papers filed yesterday would negate both the conservatorship (in which Britney's father, Jamie, was given control over her finances and medical care), and the 21-day restraining order against Lutfi.
But Public Inormation Office says that's not the case, telling PageSix.com, "This has no bearing on either the pending probate case or custody case that we are aware of."
Sands maintains that Eardley has been hired as Britney's lawyer, but the commissioner in the conservatorship case ruled earlier this month that the 26-year-old was not mentally capable of retaining counsel.

Source: http://www.pagesix.com/

Britney Resurfaces!

No, she wasn't out of town. On the eve of the one-year anniversary of her celebrated head-shaving episode, she's back, bitches!TMZ cameras caught up with the popwreck as she cruised into Betsey Johnson on Melrose Ave., carrying a dress on a white plastic hanger. She and 50 of her best paparazzi pals then made their way to the new Monique Lhuillier store. Is she trying on dresses for the Oscars?!Oh lord, we hope so.
Filed under: Britney Spears

Video at:
http://www.tmz.com/2008/02/15/britney-resurfaces/

Source: http://www.tmz.com/

New Criminal Investigation in Britney Case

TMZ has learned Sam Lutfi is under investigation by the LAPD for allegedly drugging Britney Spears.Law enforcement sources tell us the Major Crimes Division of the LAPD is on the case. The conservators have complained that Lutfi drugged Spears as a way of keeping her under his control. We're told the investigation is very much active.Lutfi could not be reached for comment, however, Michael Sands, Lutfi's spokesperson, tells TMZ he is aware of the investigation.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears

Source: www.tmz.com

The New & Improved Britney Spears

Look at her!!!
Doesn't she appear calmer????
We are loving the new Brit Brit, and we're especially loving her new security detail and assistant.
Spears has been relatively calm lately, and that's a good thing. Her new meds must be kickin' in!
Britney and posse did a little shopping in LA on Friday at the Fred Seagal store. Thankfully the late nights and aimless driving around town seem to be done.
The bad influences are gone from her life!
And, speaking of bad influences, the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that they are looking into allegations that Brit's former "manager" Osama Lutfi drugged her.
Homie better stay in hiding. Shit's about to go down for him!
[Image via WENN.]

Source: http://www.perezhilton.com/